-“I’m sure there’s a lot of fans that aren’t fond of me and they remember when I played for Vancouver, but hopefully I can change their opinion quickly." - Former Penguins forward Matt Cooke on being accepted by Minnesota fans after joining the Wild.

taz71 wrote:-“I’m sure there’s a lot of fans that aren’t fond of me and they remember when I played for Vancouver, but hopefully I can change their opinion quickly." - Former Penguins forward Matt Cooke on being accepted by Minnesota fans after joining the Wild.

They hate him cause he wasn't on their team...they'll love him now that he is.

taz71 wrote:-“I’m sure there’s a lot of fans that aren’t fond of me and they remember when I played for Vancouver, but hopefully I can change their opinion quickly." - Former Penguins forward Matt Cooke on being accepted by Minnesota fans after joining the Wild.

After two or three shifts, the Wild fans will be cheering for Matt Cooke, like any fans who hate a player until they are on your own team.

He played his backside off in the playoffs this year when others didn't or couldn't. He earned his paycheck and subsequent $$$ in free agency and I think he makes the Wild better. For the money, he was a very good signing yesterday.

After being overly soft last year, Cooke found his place playing an aggressive but clean game this year. He was a warrior in the playoffs and was one of the few Pens who played at their potential this year. I will miss the evil genius.